John McCarthy
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Virgin Islands Police Department, in collaboration with Senators Franklin
Johnson and Dwayne DeGraff, is pleased to announce a territory-wide firearms buyback event.
This initiative provides residents with the opportunity to dispose of unwanted firearms and receive
cash compensation on-site.
The event aims to protect Virgin Islands’ residents from gun violence and maintain community
safety. It will take place on the following dates and locations.
St. Croix: Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Agricultural Fair Grounds
East Entrance
St. Thomas: Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Omar Browne Fire
Station
St. John: Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Location to be Announced
Individuals can turn in firearms and receive compensation in the form of cash. There is no limit on
the number of firearms that can be turned in. VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks said,
“This gun buyback event provides a convenient and safe way for community members to turn in unwanted
firearms.” No questions will be asked, no identification is required and get cash at a fair appraised
value for your unwanted guns with appraiser on-site.
On-site officials reserve the right to refuse acceptance of firearms.
